Paris Autumn 2014

Global Partners

If you are interested in becoming a Founder Institute partner and helping us launch the next wave of innovative technology companies, please contact mark (at) fi (dot) co. Please note that partnerships are subject to change.

Platinum Partners

Microsoft Ventures is a global initiative to help entrepreneurs build great companies working with startups at every stage of maturity, providing the tools, resources, and expertise they need to succeed. The initiative is broad-based, and includes a community program, accelerators, and a seed fund. Microsoft Bizspark, the community program, provides access to free software development tools (including Dev tools, Office, Windows and SQL), training and visibility at no cost. Find out more and register here: http://aka.ms/BizSparkFI. The approach helps startups scale their business, bring innovative services to market and reach new customers. Visit Microsoft Ventures at http://aka.ms/microsoftventures to learn more.

Startup Blueprint is the only program designed to fuel profitability for your startup by providing free payment processing and advice. Connecting through top tier incubators, accelerators and VCs, they activate the optimum revenue model for your business. Benefits include a free transaction volume up to $1.5 million USD* ($50,000 USD of PayPal fees waived for 18 months). For Braintree, free transaction volume up to $100,000 USD (braintree fees waived for 18 months).

Gold Partner

crowdSPRING - the world's #1 marketplace for custom logos, web design and naming, is pleased to partner with Founder Institute to give you $20 off any project, plus a free ($99 value) advanced promotion (total discount: $119). Entrepreneurs post what you need, when you need it and how much you'll pay. Once posted, creatives from around the world submit actual work. You select from among actual work (an average of 130+ entries per project), not bids or proposals. crowdSPRING (winner of numerous national and international awards) has helped tens of thousands of entrepreneurs from the United States and 100+ other countries meet their creative needs. For More Information Go Here.

Silver Partner

Cloud Elements - is a cloud API integration service that uses a “one-to-many” approach to connect your application with entire categories of services, each through a single API. We enable SaaS application developers to rapidly deliver “Cooperative Apps”; apps that connect seamlessly with other leading cloud services. Cloud Elements is headquartered in Denver,CO, but serves customers worldwide. More information can be found at www.cloud-elements.com.